Exness vs FP Markets: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare Exness and FP Markets — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Both score evenly overall — the right choice depends on which criteria matter most to you.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaExnessFP Markets
Overall score 3.8 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.0 3.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 4.0 3.5
Trust score71/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal / appMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESS
Fee modelLow spread / raw + commission (Zero/Raw account); figures varyRaw spread + commission (Raw) or Standard; competitive
Pros & cons
- Fast execution, low spreads, fast withdrawals — popular in Asia/Africa/Middle East
- Very large volume & liquidity
- Holds CySEC & FCA licenses for certain entities
- Most retail clients via offshore entities (Seychelles/Curaçao) — weaker protection
- Very high leverage (up to unlimited at offshore entities) amplifies risk
- Leveraged products are high-risk
- ASIC/CySEC regulation + full platform selection (including IRESS for stocks)
- Competitive raw spreads
- Operating since 2005
- The global entity (St. Vincent) is less strict than ASIC/CySEC
- Mid-size brand, not a tier-1 giant
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
Exness
Regulated by CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK — limited entity), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), CBCS (Curaçao). Most retail volume is served by offshore entities (Seychelles/Curaçao).
FP Markets
Australian (2005) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (St. Vincent for the global entity).